Title:
Sustainable North: Our Workforce (SNOW)
Agreement Number:
020112983
Agreement Value:
$8,089,264.00
Agreement Date:
May 14, 2025 - Mar 31, 2028
Description:
The objective of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program is to help employers and workers by supporting key sectors of the economy develop and implement solutions to address their immediate, emerging and longer-term workforce needs and challenges. Organizations will be encouraged to develop partnerships with industry stakeholders, employers and workers to ensure their project outputs meet the needs of the sector. The SWSP will support a range of workforce development activities, including: sector-specific training and reskilling initiatives; workforce solutions for employers; other creative solutions, standards and tools; and initiatives that promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Organization:
Employment and Social Development Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program are: .• Canadian workers participate in sectoral training and transition initiatives to enhance their skills and employability. .• Employers and stakeholders access and use workforce solutions, labour market intelligence and tools to manage their skills and employment needs..• Employers have increased access to skilled workers to meet current and emerging workforce needs in key sectors of the economy..• Improved supply of skilled workers to match employer demands in key sectors of the economy..
Location:
Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, CA X1A1P8
Reference Number:
014-2025-2026-Q1-00046
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
874424807RP0001
Recipient Type:
Indigenous recipients
Recipient's Legal Name:
Mine Training Society
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Program Purpose:
The purpose of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP) is to support employers and workers in key sectors by funding organizations to develop and implement practical and innovative industry-driven solutions to changing labour supply, skills and employment needs. ..